Optum HouseCalls
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Austin
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
**This full-time position will be available starting in August
2022****UnitedHealth Group is not able to offer visa sponsorship
now or in the future for this position**Combine two of the
fastest-growing fields on the planet with culture of performance,
collaboration, and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading
edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of
millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about
making health care available wherever and whenever people need it,
safely and reliable. There's no room for error. Join us and start
doing -your life's best work.SMWe're fast becoming the nation's
largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior
professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a
difference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only a
testament to our model's success but the efforts, care, and
commitment of our Nurse Practitioners.Complex Adult and Geriatric
Fellowship Program: -a joint venture between Optum and the George
Washington University School of Nursing, this innovative
twelve-month (12) fellowship experience will equip you with the
skills to think critically and practice confidently in managing
complex adults and geriatrics across care settings.HouseCalls Nurse
Practitioners conduct in-home health assessments on enrolled
Medicare Advantage members. A HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner will
complete visits on members within a geographic area of
responsibility. The nature of the HouseCalls visit can vary and
could include performing an annual health assessment, a post
discharge visit, or visiting more complex members more than once
per year.Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members. Average
visit is 45-60 minutes in length. Assessment is performed and
completed electronically. HouseCalls Assessment includes: -
- Past medical history -
- Review of systems -
- Physical examination -
- Medication review -
- Depression screening -
- Checking vitals, conducting a physical exam that includes
monofilament test, urine dipstick, and foot exam (as
appropriate)
- Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active
medical management in the furtherance of treatment
- Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using
clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your
assessment
- Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to
inform members PCP of potential gaps in care
- Identify needs and opportunities to generate clinical referrals
appropriately
- Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene
appropriately
- Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication,
and compliance
- Compliance with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of
protected health information (PHI)
- Successfully complete both didactic and clinical
contentFellowship Program Requirements:
- Ability to complete didactic work after normal busines hours in
a virtual classroom environment in addition to completion of
independent assignments
- Must pass all courses in accordance with the George Washington
University standards
- Commit a total of three years to Optum, including the
fellowship yearYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your
performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you
clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as
provide development for other roles you may be interested
in.Required Qualifications:
- Currently in final year of obtaining a Nurse Practitioner
degree from an accredited college / university -or -obtained degree
within the last 18 months; degree must be obtained prior to start
of employment
- Current, unrestricted NP license in the state of assignment or
the ability to obtain prior to start of employment
- Nurse Practitioner national certification as ANCC or AANP
required or the ability to obtain prior to start of employment
- Family, Geriatrics, or Adult certification -
- Must reside in the region hired
- Must meet the George Washington University's admissions
criteria
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company
sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work
authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates
requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this
role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all -federal, state -and
local regulations as well as all client requirements and will
obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to -employment to
ensure compliancePreferred Qualifications:
- Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA
- Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or
endocrinology -
- Home Health care or home visit experience -Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities: - -
- Excellent administrative, organizational, and verbal skills
-
- Professional image and behavior -
- Solid communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare
population
- Proficient with electronic medical records, the internet and
access to a personal computer
- Ability to work independently
- Detail oriented
- Dependable and reliable
- Ability to lift 30-pound bag in and out of car and up and down
steps, as needed
- Ability to obtain reliable transportation in order to complete
home visit assessments
- Ability to travel up to 10% within licensed states if requested
(with notice, based on business needs)
- Ability to navigate public transportation, if required
- Ability to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions
and configurations
- Ability to sit, stand and kneel, as needed, to perform physical
assessmentTo protect the health and safety of our workforce,
patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its
affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19
vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some
roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job
function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and
local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client
COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary
information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment.Careers with Optum.
-Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant
objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it
comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of
health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices
or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap
beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of
the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some
of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care
has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that
means working on high performance teams against sophisticated
challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible
company and a singular opportunity to do -your life's best
work.SMColorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado
residents is $79,700 to $142,600. Pay is based on several factors
including but not limited to education, work experience,
certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group
offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package,
incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k
contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility
requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with
UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits
and incentives.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status,
disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other
characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free
workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before
beginning employment.Job Keywords: -Nurse Practitioner Jobs,
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, NP, APRN, Primary Care, Internal
Medicine, HouseCalls, Fellowship, Residency, Post-Graduate, New
Graduate
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